Health Records Tech- ONSITE

Health Records Technician (ON-SITE)

Location: Littlerock, WA 98556 - Correction Center

Contract: Full-Time | 13-Week Assignment (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Range: $30/hr per hour

Work Setting: ON-SITE ONLY

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Health Records Technician to join our team. This is an on-site role responsible for managing health information processes, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting the Health Records Department.

Key Responsibilities

Disclosure, Dissemination, and Procurement of Health Information

• Review and process records requests for medical, dental, and mental health care information within 15 working days or less.
• Handle Department staff requests for patient health information by the requested date.
• Process patient requests to review their health record within 15 working days or less.
• Make determinations to allow or deny requests in accordance with Washington State Uniform Health Care Information Act (RCW 70.02) and federal laws.

Health Record Management

• Ensure patient health records comply with departmental policies and state/federal statutes.
• Actively participate in the Health Record Management Committee.

Department Leadership

• Provide instruction and oversee clerical staff work.
• Communicate department performance updates to the Health Services Manager and Health Records Technician 2.

Auditing

• Conduct formal health record audits and complete required audit forms.

Technical Assistance

• Offer guidance to facility staff on health records and disclosure processes.
• Represent the agency in court regarding health records when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) through AHIMA.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Health Information Management.
• Knowledge of state/federal laws and national standards governing health records.
• Experience in a correctional facility setting.

The Medical Records Technician (MRT) provides support to a facility by organizing, filing, scanning, and maintaining the medical records.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent required
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines
• Minimum of 6 months medical record and clerical experience preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age